Alex Burnett

NEW YORK -- The Orioles have claimed right-hander Alex Burnett off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, the club announced before Friday’s game at Yankee Stadium.

In order to make room for Burnett, who will report to Triple-A Norfolk, on the 40-man roster, the club transferred designated hitter Wilson Betemit to the 60-day disabled list. Betemit suffered a Grade 2/3 PCL tear in his right knee during the final week of spring training.

Burnett, 25, was 4-4 with a 3.52 ERA and 10 holds last season with the Twins, allowing 71 hits over 72 1/3 relief innings.

Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette called Burnett a solid major league pitcher who...

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NEW YORK -- The Orioles have claimed right-hander Alex Burnett off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, the club announced before Friday’s game at Yankee Stadium.
In order to make room for Burnett, who will report to Triple-A Norfolk, on the 40-man...